Cloverdale Friday Night Live
2026 MUSIC LINEUP
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MAY 22 | HOT BUTTERED RUM
Hot Buttered Rum — Progressive Bluegrass
Sponsors: Roederer Estate • Domaine Anderson • Furber Family
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MAY 29 | Eric Lindell & The Westside Summer League
Eric Lindell & The Westside Summer League — West County Rock & Swamp Blues
Sponsors: Ferrari-Carano • Banshee • Calpine at The Geysers
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JUNE 5 | DUSTIN SAYLOR & THE STOWAWAYS
Dustin Saylor & The Stowaways — Cloverdale Country
Sponsors: Jaxon Keys • Sawmill Saloon • Atlas Vineyard Management • Neena Hanchett • Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce
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JUNE 12 | ARPEÑOS DE EMMANUEL ORTEGA
Arpeños De Emmanuel Ortega — Norteño
Sponsors: Pine Mountain–Cloverdale Peak AVA • La Familia Sana
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JUNE 19 | EARL THOMAS
Earl Thomas — Legendary Blues Singer-Songwriter
Sponsors: La Crema • Erik Terreri & Robert Driggs
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JUNE 26 | TOMMY CASTRO & THE PAINKILLERS
Tommy Castro & The Painkillers — Award Winning Blues & Rock Sensation
Sponsors: Rodney Strong Vineyards • Barbara McGuinness & John Mingo • Redwood Credit Union • Cloverdale Ace Hardware
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JULY 10 | SPIKE SIKES & HIS AWESOME HOTCAKES
Spike Sikes & His Awesome Hotcakes — Sonoma County Soulful R&B Fusion
Sponsors: Trione Vineyards & Winery • Redmetal Barn
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JULY 17 | DAVID LUNING BAND
The David Luning Band — Americana Singer-Songwriter
Sponsors: Pellegrini Olivet Lane • Nancy & Geoff Dalwin • Russell Bertuccelli & Joann Menapace • Papa’s Pizza Cafe
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JULY 24 | HONEY ISLAND SWAMP BAND
Honey Island Swamp Band — Bayou Americana
Sponsors: Palmeri Wines • Janisch Family Reunion
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JULY 31 | CLAIRE WRIGHT
Claire Wright — Sunshine Reggae
Sponsors: Hidden Lake Vineyard • Ramazzotti Wines • Redwood Empire Sawmill • Sonoma Clean Power
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AUGUST 7 | FAMILY COMPANY
Family Company — Retro Soul
Sponsors: Ridge Vineyards • Rotary Club of Cloverdale • Cloverdale Edward Jones • Ray’s Food Place
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AUGUST 14 | MAGNOLIA BOULEVARD
Magnolia Boulevard — Appalachian Soul
Sponsors: Dutcher Crossing Winery • Steve Kawa & Dan Henkle
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AUGUST 21 | BLACK JOE LEWIS & THE HONEYBEARS
Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears — Blues, Funk, Soul
Sponsors: Amista Vineyards • Law Office of Peter F. MacAweeney
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AUGUST 28 |SUNSQUABI
SunSquabi — Electronic Hydro Funk
Sponsors: Davis Bynum • The Beet Restaurant & Wine Shop • Bob Scott & Tim McDonald • Brian & Diana Gleghorn
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SEPTEMBER 4 | THE REVEREND PEYTON’S BIG DAMN BAND
The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band — Front Porch Blues Band
Sponsors: Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association • Reuser, Inc. • David McChesney • Dahlia & Sage Community Market
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FAQs
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The street fair begins at 6:00 PM, and live music runs from 7:00 to 9:30 PM. Come early to explore vendors, grab food, and find a great spot on the lawn.
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Free parking is available throughout downtown Cloverdale. Additional public lots can be found near the Plaza and along Cloverdale Blvd. Signage is posted, and street closures will be clearly marked.
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Yes—and it’s some of Cloverdale’s best. Local vendors serve up everything from savory bites to sweet treats, plus there’s beer, wine, and water available at the beverage booth.
• Beer: $7
• Wine: $8
• Water: $2
• Donations: Limitless
• Volunteer Smiles: PricelessAll beverage proceeds—and bar tips—go directly to the Cloverdale Arts Alliance, helping fund community arts year-round.
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We encourage you to enjoy the food and drink available at the Plaza. It’s a delicious way to support local businesses—and every purchase helps keep Friday Night Live going. Outside alcohol and glass containers are not permitted.
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Cloverdale is full of great spots just a short walk from the Plaza. Whether you're looking for a pre-show dinner or a nightcap after the encore, our local restaurants and bars are ready to welcome you. Check out our local guide for ideas!
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Yes—public and portable restrooms are located near the event area, including ADA-accessible units.
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Absolutely. The Plaza is wheelchair- and stroller-accessible, and all are welcome. Families are free to nurse or care for children as needed. If you have specific access needs, contact us ahead of time—we’re here to help. And if you have suggestions on ways we can improve, we’d love any opportunity to do better.
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Yes—leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome away from food service areas. Please be mindful of the crowd and clean up after your pet. Please also note the music can be quite loud and we do draw quite a large crowd, so please be mindful if your furry friend is sensitive to these conditions!
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Yes—Northern Sonoma County offers several hotels, inns, and vacation rentals in the area. Perfect if you’re passing through or planning a weekend in Cloverdale. You might even run into a band member or two. Check out our guide for places to stay in and around town.